音読み: イ
訓読み: none *
画数: 13
部首: こころ（心）
Meaning
Mind / Thought / Meaning / Intention
- 意味 — meaning
- 意見 — opinion
- 注意 — caution / attention
- 意思 — intention / will
- 決意 — resolution / determination
- 無意識 — unconsciousness
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- 悪意 — malice
- 善意 — good will
- 好意 — favor / kindness
- 誠意 — sincerity
- 意外 — unexpected
- 意識 — consciousness
This character combines the parts for "sound" and "heart" to convey the idea of feelings and thoughts being expressed through language or intent. It's used in many mental, emotional, and psychological contexts.